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THE QUINCY FAMILY CHIPPENDALE BLOCK FRONT CHEST

Offered by: Levy Galleries

Description
With Ogee Bracket Feet

Boston, Circa 1770

Primary Wood: Mahogany
Secondary Wood: White Pine

Height: 31 1/2 inches
Width: 36 inches
Depth: 19 3/4 inches

Made for and given to Abigail and Josiah Quincy II in 1769 on the occasion of their wedding. Josiah Quincy was an American patriot and lawyer who served as co-counsel with John Adams during the trials of Captain Thomas Preston and the soldiers involved in the Boston massacre. He was also the principal spokesman for the Sons of Liberty in Boston prior to the Revolution.

Provenance: Abigail and Josiah Quincy II; through descent in the family to radio commentator Quincy Howe (1900-1977); Mr. Arthur Gross, New York.

More Information

Origin:	United States
Period:	18th Century
Creation Date:	1770
Styles / Movements:	Traditional, Chippendale
Dealer Reference #:	7298
Incollect Reference #:	368005

Dimensions

W.	36 in;	H.	31.5 in;	D.	19.75 in;
W.	91.44 cm;	H.	80.01 cm;	D.	50.17 cm;

Message from Seller:

For over 100 years, and spanning four generations, the Levy family has been involved in the field of top quality Americana. We have been fortunate to work with many of the top private and public collections throughout the world. This is only an introduction to our varied collections of Americana and objects of American interest. We invite you to visit our New York City loft space in Chelsea filled with fine examples of American furniture, silver, ceramics, needlework and painting.

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